Frequently Asked Questions

If you were unable to locate your desired size or snow/wind speed, please locate a close size or codes for budgetary purposes. Factory Steel Overstock will present you a wholesale quote if you have completed your research and prepared to pay modest profit amount upon receiving a reduced market price.

We have posted standard accessories, insulation and roll up door prices listed in menu above.

Follow steps 1 to 6 of the Wholesale Buying Process at the bottom of any page on this website.

Factory Steel Overstock as well as most sellers have the software to determine most minimum local code requirements - regarding snow/wind/seismic loads. Please call your local building department to verify requirement. We recommend you make sure required codes are listed on your contract/purchase order. This way you can be assured that your building will designed to match required codes. All our plans are engineered certified and stamped. Plans are completed within 10 to 14 days.

In a traditional sales environment, there seems to be a conflict of interest between buyer and seller. The seller wants the highest price, while the buyer wants the lowest price. With Factory Steel Overstock there is never a conflict of interest. Since the only profits gained by Factory Steel Overstock is a flat fee - it benefits FSO to offer the steel buildings at WHOLESALE COST and thus everyone is working together for the same goal.

If you are not sure, I would suggest you get a few more bids. Factory Steel Overstock is so confident on its price savings, it is willing to utilize it buying leverage and have certified manufacturer reduce price or waive its fee if you can email a lower bid price!

One should expect to pay whatever their local tax rate is. Because Factory Steel Overstock is reselling a building, it will abide by terms of the manufacturer. The manufacturer will be abiding by the state requirements.

1. Factory Steel Overstock has no interest in following industry protocol of attaining the highest possible profit on a building sale. FSO believes what is in the interest of the general public is in its own interest.

2. FSO does not pay a large sales staff to do retail quotes...

Instead, we expect that the customers are ready, willing and honest—of high consciousness—to play their role in the transaction, allowing us to laser-focus the process. Being able to purchase wholesale metal building means you know what steel building you want, say what you mean and mean what you say…and are ready to take the purchase of your steel building to the finish line!

When you are ready to make metal building purchase, give us a call (complete steps 1 to 6) . This program flows succinctly when you have done your homework- demonstrating that you have EARNED the wholesale pricing of this unique program. In this give and receive dynamic of high-integrity sales, there is nothing hidden to be wary of. It is a great match to the great deal, honesty and integrity you’ve been asking for.

It is a smarter way to buy a building! By committing to pay fee immediately after receiving a wholesale quote, streamlines the selling process for Factory Steel Overstock –and this savings is passed down to you. Your total cost with Factory Steel Overstock is far lower than retail mark ups. Fees are paid by check, not by credit cards.
If you are uncomfortable committing, you may want to consider a traditional retail outlet.

30'

100' x 500' x 30' is maximum size

It will depend on your building department. Please contact your local building department for requirements. Most location will require some kind of permit.

Entire United States.

There are 15 factory locations and 5 pick – up location. We ship from the closest factory to the end user destination.

Yes! There are thirteen silicone paint choices (25 year warranty)

Delivery time is normally 6- 8 weeks for standard delivery. There is a guaranteed 3 week delivery available for an additional $500.00

Simply follow steps 1 to 6 posted at base of page. We quote only people who have completed their homework and are ready to buy now. This procedure allows us to maintain these prices.

Most plans are delivered within 2 weeks. If you request a three week building delivery, your plans will be completed within 10 days.

No...A customer will receive 2 sets of certified anchor bolt (permit) plans, 2 sets of erection plans as well as a certification letter.

It is standard practice for the customer to unload the building. Customers need to have a fork lift available at the job site.

Balances are paid 7 to 10 days before delivery or COD if pre-approved. Balances are paid with certified funds or wire transfer.

We currently are not involved with any erection services nor does Factory Steel Overstock recommend erection companies.

Solid I-Beam Construction *25 Yr. Warranty on Colored Walls and Trim * Gavalume Roof Finish (25 yr. warranty) or Colored Roof * Clear span design (no interior columns) * 50 Yr. Structural Warranty * Complete Trim Package - 26 or 24 Gauge sheeting -80,000 p.s.i. tensile strength | 1 1/4" sheeting profile * Purlin bearing rib (PBR panels - larger overlap than R panels- All panels incorporate the purlin bearing profile * Life-time warranty roof fasteners * All bolts, screws, closures, weather stripping, sealants, fasteners as required to erect structure * Framed openings are fully flashed * The pre-punched connecting clips for the structural members, including endwall columns, are welded in place and then primed during fabrication * All structural elements for the specified framed openings ( jamb, girts and headers) are pre-cut and pre-punched and the necessary clips are welded on during fabrication * 1) Letter of Certification and 2) Engineered Stamped Permit and/or Erection Drawings *Building manufacturer is IAS (International Accreditation Service) accredited and MBMA (Metal Building Manufacturer Association) member * Foundation plans and anchor bolts by other.

All our customers are given this information the same day we receive our fee. We allow our customers to send their building deposit directly to the manufacturer, not to Factory Steel Overstock or any broker; thereby reflecting total transparency. Here is a list of the certifications of the manufacturer:

Associations & Certifications of manufacturer

Our supplier is recognized as a member of or accredited by the following standards organizations. Our clients can take pride in knowing their structures exceed the rigorous quality standards and guidelines specified by the associations listed below. The wholesale prices given to Factory Steel Overstock have been pass down to the public.

Metal Building Manufacturers Association (MBMA)
The MBMA has served as the voice of a large concerned manufacturer base for over 50 years. Founded in 1956, the MBMA requires that all its member companies abide by a strict code of industry standards that create and maintain the highest level of quality.

American Welding Society (AWS)
The AWS, a not-for-profit organization, has worked to continue the developmental efforts of the welding industry since its inception in 1919. The AWS represents and supports extended education from a scientific and technological standpoint in the welding community as well as others closely related: brazing, soldering, and other metal fusion processes.

International Accreditation Service, Inc.
The IAS lends confidence and security to an organization’s services and/or products. An IAS accreditation means the company in question meets and surpasses industry guidelines concerning durability and performance. The IAS recognizes our supplier as an approved fabricator of structural steel building assemblies.

Architectural Testing, Inc.
With regional laboratories across the United States, Architectural Testing conducts quarterly inspections of our manufacturer’s facility. The inspections encompass procedural reviews as well as overall compliance with the standards set by the American Welding Society, ensuring safe and secure metal buildings.